Delhi traffic curbs on November 1 as INDIA bloc plans 'vote chori' rally at Ramlila Maidan

The INDIA bloc's march at Ramlila Maidan on November 1 has prompted the Delhi Traffic Police to impose restrictions across parts of central Delhi from 10 am to 5 pm today.

Traffic diversions may also be introduced at several key intersections, depending on the situation on the roads. These include Netaji Subhash Marg T-point, Rajghat, Delhi Gate, ITO A-point, Ajmeri Gate red light, Ranjeet Singh Flyover, Jhandewalan roundabout, Turkman Gate and Mirdard Chowk.

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Commuters are likely to encounter congestion on Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg between ITO and Delhi Gate, Jawaharlal Nehru Marg between Rajghat and Ajmeri Gate, Aruna Asaf Ali Road, Minto Road, Desh Bandhu Gupta Road and Barakhamba Road. Traffic movement may also be affected around Kamla Market and Hamdard Chowk.

The traffic police said additional personnel would be deployed across the Central Range to regulate vehicular movement, guide commuters towards designated parking facilities and prevent congestion around the rally venue.

Special arrangements have been made to ensure the movement of emergency vehicles, with a separate passage near Lok Nayak Jai Prakash (LNJP) Hospital. Parking facilities will be available at the railway parking area opposite the hospital, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) parking lots and Rajghat.

Bus movement may also be regulated on Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, the Rajghat-Jawaharlal Nehru Marg stretch, DBG Road and Minto Road.

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Passengers travelling to New Delhi Railway Station have been advised to plan their journeys in advance.

Those approaching the station from the DBG Road side can use Chelmsford Road, Connaught Place's Outer Circle, Minto Road and Bhavbhuti Marg. Passengers coming from east Delhi can reach the station via ITO, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Marg and Bhavbhuti Marg.

The traffic restrictions come ahead of a INDIA bloc "mega rally" at Ramlila Maidan, where opposition parties plan to raise the issue of alleged "vote chori" and demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in voter lists.

A march has also been planned at noon from the Minto Road-Connaught Place junction to Ramlila Maidan.